Back to the beginning: The featurette begins with scenes from The Lord Of The Rings trilogy

Prequels: They change pace to show scenes from the two Hobbit prequels, including Bilbo Baggins talking to Gandalf about his adventures

Familiar faces: Evangeline Lilly and Orlando Bloom are also seen in some shots of the all encompassing clip

'I am death': Benedict Cumberbatch can be heard as the voice of Smaug in one scene

A change of place builds tension as a series of clips show destruction and end in Benedict Cumberbatch's dulcet tones as Smaug, saying: 'I am fire. I am death.'

Shifting gear again, another montage includes scenes from the upcoming film and encourage fans to return to Middle Earth, 'one last time'.

Although fans are being treated to a series of highlights from the six films, there doesn't appear to be any new material in the featurette.

Also this week, fans get a special treat when Martin Freeman and Elijah Wood finally came together for the first time, in a special edition of Empire magazine.

The battle set to begin: A range of epic CGI battle scenes feature toward the end of the teaser video

Return to Middle Earth: Fans are encouraged to return to the fabled land 'one last time' as the movie marks the final of the film trilogy

The Farewell to Middle Earth issue, due out Thursday, was guest edited by director Peter Jackson.

In the special edition, the pair, who play the ring-bearers in each film franchise spoke about the ending of an era as the final chapter closes with this film and their fond times on set in New Zealand.

'I spent the better part of four years in Middle Earth, so to speak, and with a large group of people,' Elijah told the publication.

Together at last: Martin Freeman (left) and Elijah Wood (right) who play ring-bearing Hobbits in the two film franchises have come together at last in a special edition of Empire Magazine

'It was a place I never imagined I would return to. So it was a complete surprise to me and ultimately a beautiful family reunion.

'I was down in New Zealand for a number of weeks, as I only worked for a few days, just to hang out and catch up with friends,' he added.

The world premiere for The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies will take place in London on Monday evening.

Special issue: Hitting stands Thursday, the Farewell to Middle Earth issue is guest edited by the franchise's Director Peter Jackson